Update On Sarah & Stephen

A month ago I met with the winners of the Holiday Proposal Contest, Sarah & Stephen and they were sooo much fun!! I was laughing the entire time during our consultation. I almost forgot I was working. They are a great couple and it's so obvious why they are together.

Sarah has been planning her wedding all on her own and she's done a great job with everything. She has infused their love of traveling with simple elegance. Now we are working on putting the final touches all together. Stay tuned for more details!

Recently Sarah and Stephen had their engagement session with their photographer Vanessa Joy and it came out just perfect. They took shots all over NYC and Brooklyn. Most importantly, Sarah said they had a great time. Sarah also said, she was happy they decided to have an engagement session because it gave them the opportunity to get comfortable in front of the camera and with their photographer. So for all you brides out there that are considering an engagement sessions, from one bride to another it was worth it.

For the complete slide show of their fabulous engagement session go to:

http://vanessajoyphotography.blogspot.com/2009/05/sarah-and-stephens-engagement-session.html

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Holiday Proposal Contest

I have another great vendor to add to the Holiday Proposal Contest!! Pinilla Studios has joined in on the fun!! Piniilla studios provide reliable, professional and friendly services for your wedding day needs. They offer photography, videograhy and DJ services. I recently had the pleasure of working with a great team of Pinilla studios. The DJ kept the guest on the dance floor all night!! The photographer was oh so friendly and got some creative shots of the wedding. Last but not least, the videographer was there but not intrusive, which is what you are looking for in a videographer.

The winner will receive:

Free giveaways for your reception to add to the party. Your guest will enjoy hats, leis and other great party favors to help get the party started!! (Entertainment package not required)

Video coverage at the bride's home!! Most wedding videos start at the ceremony, but Pinilla will be there to catch those special moments before the the wedding begins.

(purchase of video package required)

One 16x20 engagement photo!! (photography package not required)

Only 18 days left until the Holiday Proposal Contest is over. Don't miss out on the chance to win The Couture Platinum Package. This is full service wedding planning and designing for one happy couple. Also remember, if you are not the winner, you still have the opportunity to receive $200.00 off of any of the planning packages offered.

So good luck and keep those entries coming!! I received some great stories and I look forward to reading some more!!

Good Luck and Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713

Vendor Profile - Dante Williams of Dante Williams Photography

I’m always searching for new and talented vendors to work with so when I found Dante Williams of Dante Williams Photography I was elated!! His work is fabulous!! My favorites are the pictures that are not planned, just him capturing a moment. It adds so much to a wedding album when you can capture the emotions of the day and he does it so well. It seems like he was a guest at your wedding, not just the photographer. Another great aspect to his work; he captures the details. Couples spend months choosing special additions to their wedding and they may miss it come wedding day. Having the opportunity to see it again when it’s all over is just wonderful. Here are some thoughts from the man himself!



What inspired you to become a wedding photographer? I started my career shooting decors, floral arrangements, and wedding-set ups for some college friends that are in the industry. On my first assignment, I borrowed a friends’ point-and-shoot camera and went about taking pictures for the fun of it all. Some of these first images taken later appeared in a magazine, and from there I was hooked. My ego took over, and I set constant goals to be bigger and better. I wanted to shoot the most fun couples, at some of the best venues, in the best locations, and get published in the best magazines. I’ve since modified my goals as I’ve matured. Now it’s all about the couple…if there’s a chemistry between them and myself, we’re guaranteed to make some awesome images and have fun. Creativity is fed by positive vibes, and I’m happy to say that all of my clients give these.

What can couples expect when if they choose you for their wedding? Brutal honesty. Otherwise, I really don’t think couples should expect anything. It’s usually the unexpected that they will end up receiving anyway. When choosing a photographer, couples are basically trusting that photographer with capturing everything that they deem special on their wedding day. I aim to inspire trust in couples. When they trust me, they become free to enjoy the moment, and this is what makes my photography special. It’s those unrehearsed, un-posed, completely candid moments that no one expected would happen that end up becoming their favorite images from the day.

When you are working with a couple, how do you ensure their wedding pictures are unique? The number one thing that I insist on the couple doing on their wedding day is simple…to have fun. Don’t worry about the pictures at all. A capable photographer will capture your moments accurately, and for me that’s the most important thing during a wedding. Couples that hire me generally like the way I capture their moments…but I give them the credit for making the images special. I only take credit for being prepared to capture it. My style is very pure and simple, so it’s not the technique I used to capture an image but the content that makes it special.

What is your favorite part of a wedding? The preparation…I love the mood swings that happen during the moments leading to the ceremony. Whether it be nervousness and anxiety, or pure happiness and frivolity, the feelings are usually intense, and they can change at the drop of a dime. This time of day is often intimate, and it affords opportunity for people to open up. Some of my favorite images are taken during this time.

Here are some of my favorite photos. Thank you Dante for sharing your fabulous work!!

Happy Planning,

Deniesha Joseph
Couture Events by D
Designed by me, Just for you
http://www.coutureventsbyd.com/
718.938.4713